Division clinched if:
Explanation: The Patriots would have a 11-0 record, holding head-to-head tiebreakers against the 5-loss Bills, while the Jets would fall to six losses.
Explanation: The Patriots would have 12 wins, while every other divisional team would have 5 or more losses. If the Jets beat the Dolphins, they could technically finish 11-5 with a 10-4 record in common games with the Patriots, while the Patriots could lose out and post a 9-5 common games record.
First Round Bye clinched if:
Explanation: The Patriots would sit at 12-0 with the tiebreaker over the four-loss Broncos.